The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth
Chapter 372 I Will Not Attend the Funeral
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Oliver’s voice was firm. “Not just her–1 don’t want to go to the funeral either, let alone wear mourning
clothes.”
Esme nodded. “I knew she wouldn’t go, and honestly, I don’t think she should. But since she’s refusing, we need a strategy. That’s why I called you here–to discuss how we handle this.”
Oliver asked, “Do you have a plan?”
“There is a way,” Esme admitted, hesitating before continuing, “but… it would be cruel to Geoffrey.”
“What is it?”
Esme took a deep breath. “If the King were to punish Isolde, it would be on the grounds of unfilial conduct. Death is the ultimate matter, and Prudence was still considered her ancestor. A County Princess refusing to observe mourning rites would be seen as a scandal.
“But… what if Isolde’s refusal to wear mourning clothes was actually an act of filial piety?”
Oliver’s gaze sharpened. “You mean… to have Geoffrey petition the court himself? To publicly accuse Prudence of murder?”
Esme sighed. “Yes. But a son accusing his mother–that itself is an act of defiance, and Geoffrey would be the first to be branded unfilial.”
Oliver exhaled. “Which is why you hesitated. Isolde would never agree to this. But if you told Geoffrey, he’d be willing to do it—even if it cost him everything. That’s the dilemma.”
“She would refuse outright,” Esme agreed. “That’s why we can’t tell her.”
“Then what’s your alternative?” Oliver asked.
He mulled it over. Truthfully, there weren’t many options.
“I’ll speak to Doug tomorrow,” he finally said. “If either of us can present evidence of her crimes, maybe that would be enough.”
Esme shook her head. “That won’t work. The King might not believe it. Without undeniable proof, he won’t order an investigation.”
Oliver frowned. “Isolde refusing to attend the funeral will not stay a secret. Once people realize she isn’t there, someone is bound to bring it up. And if word spreads outside, those with ulterior motives will use it against her.
“What if we inform the Queen Mother first and have her step in?”
Esme sighed. “Isolde isn’t just a County Princess–she’s a military general. The Queen Mother may sympathize with her, but the King rules with filial piety as his guiding principle. If she intervenes, it would be seen as obstructing the King’s moral authority.
“The Queen Mother’s position is delicate. How can a mother be seen preventing her son from upholding virtue? She won’t be able to step in.”
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“We can only hope,” Esme murmured.
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“I should go back before Isolde starts
but have you eaten? I can make
Doug earlier. Don’t
he
household was anything but peaceful.
had spent nearly half an hour
one came
one even passed by
the entire estate had collectively decided
she was the only one who suffered–shivering in the freezing
“Have Oliver and Isolde returned to her family
servant replied, “No, Master Allan. They’re still
Ningser Pavilion.”
“Why haven’t they left? They should have returned last night. The Langley family doesn’t have
him and the elders handling things, Isolde’s absence won’t matter much. She is an outsider now, after all. A granddaughter married away doesn’t need to rush
added, “Oliver seems to have no intention of leaving either. I
what about Isolde? She
Pavilion,”
“She’s really not
hair off his cloak. “Perhaps something is
nodded. “She wouldn’t be so careless. Kody, go fetch her to have breakfast with us before
He no longer involved himself in many celebrations, but funerals—especially one of such high standing–were obligations
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greeted him with a calm expression. “Tell my grandfather I’ll be there shortly.”
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a journey. He hesitated before asking, “Lady Isolde, will you be returning to the Langley estate today? Shall I have
the senior servants in the estate, Kody was respected enough
“No need. I’m
you’re not going today? Or…”
all,” she said simply.
was stunned.
she didn’t answer. “Just
going to explain, Kody didn’t press further. He also chose not to report it
Rannard Chamber, where Allan was having breakfast, Isolde
noticed her calm demeanor–no sorrow, no grief. And, more importantly, no sign of preparation
you would have left last night,” Allan said, his
bowed. “I did not.”
Allan said, setting down his tea.
tension. “Come, have breakfast first. You can leave
Isolde didn’t
going,” she said instead. “I already informed
snapped up.
sharpened. “What did you just say?”
the funeral,” Isolde
into stunned
struck the
your grandmother! You are in Argentum, and you refuse to go to her funeral? Do you
eyes, his voice lowering into something more dangerous.
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